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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.28, 2,017.94 and 938.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.28, 2,017.94 and 938.22 is: 1,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.28 : 2,017.94 = 938.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.28/2,017.94 = 938.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.28x = 2,017.94 × 938.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.28x = 1,893,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,271.67/1,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.63

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